diff --git a/src/mainboard/google/gru/mainboard.c b/src/mainboard/google/gru/mainboard.c
index 74c83bcded..099a3d9dcf 100644
--- a/src/mainboard/google/gru/mainboard.c
+++ b/src/mainboard/google/gru/mainboard.c
@@ -32,6 +32,15 @@
 
 #include "board.h"
 
+/*
+ * We have to drive the stronger pull-up within 1 second of powering up the
+ * touchpad to prevent its firmware from falling into recovery.
+ */
+static void configure_touchpad(void)
+{
+	gpio_output(GPIO(3, B, 4), 1); /* TP's I2C pull-up rail */
+}
+
 /*
  * Wifi's PDN/RST line is pulled down by its (unpowered) voltage rails, but
  * this reset pin is pulled up by default. Let's drive it low as early as we
@@ -313,6 +322,7 @@ static void setup_usb(int port)
 static void mainboard_init(device_t dev)
 {
 	deassert_wifi_power();
+	configure_touchpad();
 	configure_sdmmc();
 	configure_emmc();
 	configure_codec();